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Your car leaves looking exactly how you want it to—flawless. Not just clean, but protected with advanced ceramic coatings that last years, not months.
Paint correction removes swirl marks and scratches that dull your finish. Multi-stage polishing brings back that showroom depth you remember from day one. Then we lock it in with professional-grade ceramic protection that repels water, dirt, and UV damage.
You’re not paying for basic washing. You’re investing in preservation—keeping your vehicle’s value intact while making future maintenance easier.
Legacy Motors and Marine serves Hampton Bays’ discerning vehicle owners who understand the difference between cleaning and preservation. We’re the detailing specialists trusted by luxury dealerships and collectors throughout the Hamptons.
Hampton Bays sits in one of the country’s most affluent coastal communities, where salt air, UV exposure, and seasonal weather demand professional-grade protection. We’ve built our reputation on understanding these local conditions and what they do to your investment.
Our team specializes in high-performance vehicles, vintage collectibles, and luxury cars that require precision handling and advanced protection systems.
First, we assess your vehicle’s current condition and discuss your protection goals. No surprises, no upselling—just honest evaluation of what your car needs.
Next comes thorough decontamination using clay bar treatment and iron removal to eliminate embedded contaminants. If paint correction is needed, we handle swirl removal and polishing before any protective coatings go on.
Finally, we apply your chosen protection—whether that’s premium wax, ceramic coating, or multi-layer paint protection film. Every application is cured properly and inspected before we hand back your keys. You’ll know exactly what was done and how to maintain the results.
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Our full-service auto detailing covers every surface that matters. Exterior services include paint correction, ceramic coating application, wheel and tire protection, and glass treatment. Interior work addresses leather conditioning, fabric protection, and deep cleaning of every surface.
Hampton Bays’ coastal environment is particularly harsh on vehicles. Salt air accelerates corrosion, while intense summer sun fades paint and damages interiors. Our ceramic coatings provide 2-7 years of protection against these specific local challenges.
We also handle commercial fleet detailing for businesses that need their vehicles to reflect their professional image. Whether it’s a single exotic car or an entire fleet, every vehicle gets the same attention to detail and quality materials.
Professional ceramic coatings typically last 2-7 years depending on the product grade and your vehicle’s exposure. In Hampton Bays’ coastal environment, we usually recommend mid-to-high grade coatings because salt air and UV exposure are more aggressive than inland areas.
Entry-level ceramic coatings last about 2-3 years with proper maintenance. Professional-grade coatings can protect for 5-7 years. The key is proper preparation—if the coating isn’t applied over perfectly clean, corrected paint, it won’t bond properly and won’t last as long.
Your maintenance habits also matter. Regular washing with pH-neutral soap and avoiding automatic car washes with harsh brushes will extend the coating’s life significantly.
Paint correction is a systematic process to remove defects like swirl marks, scratches, and oxidation from your clear coat. Regular polishing might temporarily hide these issues, but paint correction actually removes them.
We use multiple stages of progressively finer abrasives to level the clear coat surface. Single-stage correction handles light swirls and minor scratches. Multi-stage correction can remove deeper scratches and restore heavily damaged paint to like-new condition.
The difference is permanent results. Once paint correction is done properly, those swirl marks and scratches are gone for good. Regular polishing just fills them temporarily—they come back after a few washes.
Yes, we provide mobile detailing services throughout Hampton Bays and surrounding Hamptons communities. Our mobile units are fully equipped with water, power, and all necessary tools to deliver the same quality results at your location.
Mobile service is particularly popular with luxury vehicle owners who prefer the convenience and security of having their cars detailed at home or office. There’s no risk of damage during transport, and you can oversee the entire process.
Certain services like multi-stage paint correction or ceramic coating application may require our climate-controlled facility for optimal results. We’ll discuss the best location for your specific service needs during scheduling.
Most luxury vehicles benefit from professional detailing every 3-4 months, but Hampton Bays’ coastal environment may require more frequent attention. Salt air, beach sand, and intense UV exposure accelerate paint degradation and interior wear.
If your car is ceramic coated, you can extend intervals to 4-6 months because the coating makes maintenance easier and provides better protection. Unprotected vehicles, especially those parked outside, should be detailed more frequently.
The key indicators are water behavior on the paint and interior condition. When water stops beading properly or your leather starts looking dry, it’s time for professional attention. Waiting too long means more correction work and higher costs.
Our paint correction service starts with thorough decontamination using clay bar treatment and iron removal to eliminate embedded particles. Then we assess the paint’s condition under specialized lighting to identify all defects.
Single-stage correction removes light swirls and minor scratches using machine polishing with fine abrasives. Multi-stage correction handles deeper scratches, oxidation, and heavy swirl marks through progressive polishing steps with different pad and compound combinations.
Every panel is polished by hand to ensure even results. We finish with paint protection—either premium wax or ceramic coating—to lock in the corrected finish. You’ll see before and after photos documenting the improvement in your paint’s clarity and depth.
Ceramic coatings chemically bond with your paint to create a semi-permanent protective layer that lasts years, not months like traditional wax. They provide superior protection against UV rays, water spots, chemical stains, and minor scratches.
The hydrophobic properties are dramatically better—water and dirt slide off effortlessly, making your car easier to wash and keeping it cleaner between details. This is especially valuable in Hampton Bays where salt spray and road grime are constant challenges.
While ceramic coating costs more upfront, it’s more economical long-term. Instead of waxing every 3-4 months, properly applied ceramic coating protects for 2-7 years with minimal maintenance. Your car stays protected and looks better with less frequent professional service.
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